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What is one of the key factors for an effective local health system?
What is one of the key factors for an effective local health system?
- Financial capability of LGUs (correct)
- Presence of international health organizations
- Number of hospitals in the area
- Population density of the area
What is the primary objective of R.A. 2382 Philippine Medical Act?
What is the primary objective of R.A. 2382 Philippine Medical Act?
- Regulating pharmaceutical companies
- Establishing medical research centers
- Standardization and regulation of medical education (correct)
- Promoting traditional medicine practices
What did R.A. 1082 Rural Health Act primarily create?
What did R.A. 1082 Rural Health Act primarily create?
- Medical training schools in rural areas
- 81 Rural Health Units (correct)
- National Health Insurance Program
- Programs for urban health improvement
Who is mandated to propose annual budgetary allocations for operation and maintenance of health facilities in provinces, cities, and municipalities?
Who is mandated to propose annual budgetary allocations for operation and maintenance of health facilities in provinces, cities, and municipalities?
What does the effective local health system depend on according to the text?
What does the effective local health system depend on according to the text?
Flashcards
R.A. 2382 Objective
R.A. 2382 Objective
The standardization and regulation of medical education in the Philippines.
Effective Local Health System
Effective Local Health System
It depends on the financial capability of Local Government Units (LGUs).
R.A. 1082 impact
R.A. 1082 impact
It primarily created 81 Rural Health Units in the Philippines.
Budgetary Allocations
Budgetary Allocations
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Local health system success
Local health system success
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Study Notes
R.A. 7160 Local Government Code
- Aims to transform Local Government Units (LGUs) into self-reliant communities and active partners in achieving national goals through a more responsive and accountable local government structure.
- Based on the system of decentralization, where powers, functions, and responsibilities are devolved to local governments in both rural and urban areas.
Devolution of Health Services
- Department of Health (DOH) handles tertiary hospitals.
- Governor handles district and provincial hospitals.
- Mayor handles health centers.
Composition of Local Health Board (LHB)
Provincial Level
- Governor as chair.
- Provincial Health Officer as vice chairman.
- Chairman, Committee on Health of Sangguniang Panlalawigan as member.
- DOH representative as member.
- NGO representative as member.
City and Municipal Level
- Mayor as chair.
- Municipal Health Officer (MHO) as vice chair (the highest-ranking doctor in the health center).
- Chairman, Committee on Health of Sangguniang Bayan as member.
- DOH representative as member.
- NGO representative as member (dependent on who is invited as representative).
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